An older client is experiencing dizziness when moving from a sitting to a standing position. Which findings should indicate to the nurse that this client may be dehydrated? (Select all that apply.)
a. Slightly confused
b. Increased heart rate
c. Lower extremity edema
d. Blood pressure lower than usual
e. Weight loss of 8 pounds since last month
a. Slightly confused , b. Increased heart rate , d. Blood pressure lower than usual and e. Weight loss of 8 pounds since last month
Symptoms of dehydration can include sudden weight loss, increased heart rate, confusion, tachycardia, and hypotension. Older clients are at an increased risk for dehydration due to blunted thirst perceptions. Edema results from a fluid overload rather than dehydration.
Symptoms of dehydration can include sudden weight loss, increased heart rate, confusion, tachycardia, and hypotension. Older clients are at an increased risk for dehydration due to blunted thirst perceptions. Edema results from a fluid overload rather than dehydration.
Symptoms of dehydration can include sudden weight loss, increased heart rate, confusion, tachycardia, and hypotension. Older clients are at an increased risk for dehydration due to blunted thirst perceptions. Edema results from a fluid overload rather than dehydration.
Symptoms of dehydration can include sudden weight loss, increased heart rate, confusion, tachycardia, and hypotension. Older clients are at an increased risk for dehydration due to blunted thirst perceptions. Edema results from a fluid overload rather than dehydration.
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